CVE-2016-4657—Apple iOS Webkit Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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2022-05-24 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2016-4657
Project:
Apple
Product:
iOS
Date Added:
2022-05-24
Due Date:
2022-06-14
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Apple iOS Webkit Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Description

Apple iOS WebKit contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows attackers to execute remote code or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) via a crafted web site. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4657

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